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Female Ascetics: Hierarchy and Purity in Indian Religious Movements (Religion and Society in South Asia)
0₹8,603.04Uncover the often-overlooked spiritual landscape of India’s female ascetics. This meticulously researched book delves into the formation and societal dynamics of women’s religious orders, revealing how concepts of hierarchy and purity are integral to their spiritual journeys. Based on extensive fieldwork, it illuminates the transformative processes and the social forces that enabled these women to establish distinct paths, often defying tradition. Essential for scholars, students of Indian religions, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of spiritual life in India.
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Female Ascetics: Hierarchy and Purity in Indian Religious Movements (Religion and Society in South Asia)
0Original price was: ₹895.00.₹671.00Current price is: ₹671.00.Explore the captivating world of female ascetics within Indian religious movements. Wendy Sinclair-Brull’s detailed field research illuminates how renunciant women in South Asia established their own orders, often defying tradition. Discover the intricate social dynamics, subtle transformation processes, and the crucial roles of hierarchy and purity in their spiritual journeys. This insightful book is essential for students of religious studies, sociology, and anyone keen to understand the multifaceted spiritual landscape and gender roles in India. Uncover the profound structures shaping female monasticism across the subcontinent.
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Female Friends and the Making of Transatlantic Quakerism, 1650–1750 (Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History)
0Original price was: ₹12,211.00.₹9,158.00Current price is: ₹9,158.00.This scholarly work explores the crucial role of female friendships in shaping Quakerism across the Atlantic from 1650 to 1750. Naomi Pullin examines how women’s networks and relationships were fundamental to the development and spread of the Religious Society of Friends.
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Female Husbands: A Trans History
0Original price was: ₹3,993.00.₹2,995.00Current price is: ₹2,995.00.Discover the groundbreaking history of female husbands—individuals assigned female who lived as men and married women long before modern transgender or lesbian identities. This essential book delves into their riveting, personal stories of courage across colonial eras to WWI, revealing their lives amidst danger and social change. Explore how gender politics and women’s rights shaped their existence, leading to the eventual disappearance of the ‘female husband’ category. A vital read for gender studies students, historians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of queer pioneers and LGBTQ+ history in the United States and United Kingdom.
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Female Missionaries in India [Hardcover]
0Original price was: ₹650.00.₹423.00Current price is: ₹423.00.Explore the profound journey of women in missionary work with ‘Female Missionaries in India’ by Mrs. Weitbrecht. This compelling collection of letters, originally written in the 19th century, offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of a missionary’s wife in India. Mrs. Weitbrecht shares her personal triumphs, challenges, and reflections on faith, culture, and service. Discover the resilience, dedication, and impact of women contributing to missionary efforts abroad. This inspirational hardcover edition, published by Gyan Publishing House, provides a poignant historical perspective and motivational insights for readers interested in faith, history, and the human spirit’s capacity for compassion and growth. A must-read for understanding the vital role of female missionaries.
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Female Religiosity in Central Asia: Sufi Leaders in the Persianate World (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization)
0Original price was: ₹10,667.50.₹8,534.00Current price is: ₹8,534.00.This groundbreaking study examines the lives and spiritual authority of female Sufi leaders in Central Asia, challenging conventional narratives about women’s roles in Islamic religious history. Shanazarova reveals how women shaped Persianate Islamic civilization through their teachings and mystical practices.
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Feminismos en América Latina: Redes anidadas por el derecho al aborto en México y Brasil (Elements in Politics and Society in Latin America)
0Original price was: ₹2,319.00.₹1,739.00Current price is: ₹1,739.00.This book examines feminist movements in Latin America through the lens of abortion rights activism in Mexico and Brazil. It analyzes how interconnected networks of feminists have mobilized to advance reproductive rights across these two major countries.
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Feminist Judgments: Reproductive Justice Rewritten (Feminist Judgment Series: Rewritten Judicial Opinions)
0₹4,189.61Explore the critical field of Reproductive Justice with this essential guide. It re-imagines pivotal legal cases on pregnancy and parenting, moving beyond traditional rights to champion women’s autonomy and gender equality. Through insightful feminist legal analysis, discover how rewritten judgments address forced sterilization, abortion funding, and more, highlighting profound impacts on vulnerable populations, including women of color and those with disabilities. An indispensable resource for legal scholars, students, and advocates in India championing women’s rights and social justice.
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Feminity and Psychoanalysis: Cinema, Culture, Theory
0Original price was: ₹5,153.00.₹3,865.00Current price is: ₹3,865.00.Unravel the enigma of femininity through the lens of psychoanalysis, cinema, and culture. This essential interdisciplinary collection bridges theory, gender studies, and sexuality discourse, revisiting foundational ideas from Freud to Lacan. Featuring crucial new work by feminist film scholar Elizabeth Cowie and artist-psychoanalyst Bracha Ettinger, it offers diverse psychoanalytic perspectives on evolving concepts of identity. A must-read for academics, film theorists, psychoanalysts, and students exploring the profound connections between mind, media, and modern culture.
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Feral Empire: Horse and Human in the Early Modern Iberian World
0Original price was: ₹10,952.00.₹8,214.00Current price is: ₹8,214.00.Feral Empire examines the crucial role of wild and feral horses in shaping colonial expansion and indigenous resistance in early modern Iberia and the Americas. Through this novel lens, Kathryn Renton reveals how horses transformed landscapes, economies, and power dynamics during a pivotal period of European imperial growth.
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Festival stories through the year: Through the Year
22Original price was: ₹250.00.₹183.00Current price is: ₹183.00.Celebrate India’s vibrant festivals with twins Natasha and Nikhil in “Festival Stories- Through the Year.” This delightful book explores a year of celebrations, from Lohri to Christmas, through captivating stories and detailed descriptions. Discover the rich cultural heritage of India, perfect for young readers and families. ISBN: 9789353023522
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Feud in Early Modern Germany
0Original price was: ₹11,691.00.₹8,768.00Current price is: ₹8,768.00.Explore the complex world of noble feuds in “Feud in Early Modern Germany” by Hillay Zmora, available at The Bookish Owl. This groundbreaking study offers a fresh perspective on a violent yet accepted social practice that threatened law and order. Zmora reveals that nobles feuded primarily with those they knew best—neighbors, relatives, and lords—challenging traditional historical interpretations. Discover how intricate relationships, symbolic communication, and the powerful drive of reciprocity fueled these conflicts. Essential reading for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the deep connections between culture, morality, and endemic violence. Uncover the paradox of feuding in medieval and early modern Germany with this insightful analysis.
